Hello and Welcome to our School Family! – We are a PreK – 8th grade Catholic school with about 370+ students and located in Elmwood Park, IL – Pre-registration for the 2026-2027 School Year for Returning and New Families is available NOW! – For your convenience, please pre-register online! – Keep in mind many spaces fill up quickly and we want to make sure you are part of the wonderful year ahead – Please share this information with any interested families you know and check it out yourself!

We kicked off our 90th School Anniversary on January 25 with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Cupich – CONTRIBUTE – REGISTER – HISTORY PICTURES!

As we journey through this Lenten season toward the joy of Easter, we invite you and your families to take part in the special opportunities for prayer and celebration at our parish and school… – The annual 5Essentials Parent Survey is an important way for you to share feedback that guides our ongoing improvement efforts. If we reach a 30% parent participation rate, the entire school will enjoy an Out of Uniform Day on Monday, April 20! The deadline for completion is March 20… – Our biggest celebration of the year is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday, March 21, for our Dancing Through the Decades Gala – an evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising in support of our students… – Please remember that the mandatory 14 hours of service per family must be completed by the end of May. Letters with totals thus far will be shared with families upon the return from Easter break. Hours are valued at $25/ hour and charges will be added to FACTS accounts for any time not completed… – And More…

Check our School Calendar to see all school events.

St. Celestine Dancing through the Decades on March 21 is a night out for St. Celestine Friends and Family! – ENTERTAINMENT includes dancing, raffle baskets, silent auction, and so much more! – Come as you are OR dress in styles from your favorite decade! Guests 21 years and older will enjoy an OPEN BAR and DINNER, including appetizers, soup, salad, main course, and dessert! – TICKETS $85 PER PERSON – Early Bird Specials before March 12: Tickets $75 per person OR Table of 10 for $700!

Weekly drawings are held on Wednesday afternoons, and videos of them are posted on Facebook – Buy Your Tickets NOW!

Do you love to spend time outside? Do you like to meet new friends and try new things? Scouting America might be a great fit for you! Saint Celestine Pack 4690 stays active in the summertime with hikes and special events. It is a GREAT time to check us out and see if you’d like to join our pack! – Prospective scouts entering Kindergarten-5 Grade in ‘25-’26 and their families are welcome to join us at any our yearly events!

St. Celestine Athletic Program provides students with instructional and competitive sports options as an extension of the academics we offer. Participants learn fundamentals of sports and develop strong, healthy and disciplined minds and bodies. REGISTER NOW!

The  St. Celestine School Annual Fund  is a yearly contributing fund to help the school offset new and exciting initiatives and has helped us keep our technology up-to-date year after year. We are blessed by the generosity of our parishioners, alumni and school families that help us through annual fund. Donations are welcome anytime. SUPPORT US NOW!

From Technology Clubs, Fine Art and Communication Clubs, Games and Learning Clubs, Service Clubs, and Scouts, we have pretty much all clubs covered at our school – Please click on “Read more” below to learn more about the specifics of each club.